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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX9V Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 2 years after the HX9V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up vs the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony HX9V

 Galaxy Camera 2 HX9V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 30 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k921kClearer display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 HX9V Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony HX9V

 Galaxy Camera 2 HX9V 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers physical dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the HX9V.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX9V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX9V.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger Galaxy Camera 2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX9V Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography information
Sony HX9V Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (283 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
Sony HX9V Travel photography features
73
good battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX9V Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery pack (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
Sony HX9V Vlogging features
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
lighter than competition (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony HX9V
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-02 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 grams (0.62 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $328